GingerSue

GingerSue

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  1. narcotic count issue

    GingerSue replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    sign as given the count must always be accurate (even with regular drug sheets, if there was anything left blank, then no one could leave at the end of the shift, until the error was

  2. encouragement please.

    GingerSue replied to mim-o's topic in General Nursing

    if you want to stay at the place develop a clearer view of the individuals who work there, try to get to know them individually figure out what their views are about the place overall and their own...

  3. New nurse needs support

    GingerSue replied to lizzyd's topic in General Nursing

    wonder why the mystery about your registration, as you describe that your classmate has the exact education and they permitted her to register? and you've passed the

  4. Is there power in the color white?

    GingerSue replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to your question I will wear uniforms that look professional. and I will continue to purchase and wear clothing that fits. The things that don't fit or that look like pyjamas, I will not...

  5. 30 Day notice for resignation??

    GingerSue replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    if you can tolerate the place for the 30 days, it might be worth considering - for the "don't burn bridges" situation (that'll benefit you in the long run) having another job that you are secure about...

  6. loss of a fellow co-worker

    GingerSue replied to irmaRN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry about this loss and for her family

  7. Should I go back tomorrow morning or not??!

    GingerSue replied to luckyduck7's topic in General Nursing

    not going back would be understandable but the items that you've listed can be solved: you can get to know the residents by name in a few days, you can get to know the staff as well, you can learn how...

  8. Help..First Med Error

    GingerSue replied to lpnQT25's topic in General Nursing

    don't doubt yourself what is really not quite right here seems to be that they don't have name wrist bands (I remember working one evening in a LTC facility where residents had no name identification...

  9. Checks and Rights of medication administration ?

    GingerSue replied to Matt.'s topic in General Nursing

    this is what my current textbook says about the 3 checks: 1) check the accuracy of the MAR or of the printout with the physician's written order (it should contain client's name, drug name and...

  10. What if I can't make it?

    GingerSue replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    relax don't waste your energy and thoughts with all that worrying instead - use your mind for your studying be thorough and organized in your studying style do practice tests, make up your

  11. what's the appropriate name for this procedure?

    GingerSue posted a topic in General Nursing

    when an IV goes interstitial, and the person's hand becomes extremely swollen (the IV is removed), and when the swelling doesn't go down, then staff insert a needle and withdraw fluid from tissues?...

  12. Is there power in the color white?

    GingerSue replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    I wish staff would wear their name

  13. what's the appropriate name for this procedure?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    good thing it isn't Reglan because that is contraindicated in Parkinson's disease, which this individual already

  14. what's the appropriate name for this procedure?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    patient isn't confused, can speak to each staff person by name, knows the date, etc (what is the basis for labeling this a confused

  15. what's the appropriate name for this procedure?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    patient said that this was done by a technician (so I am wondering - what are the qualifications to be a technician, and is this a procedure that requires a physician's order,

  16. Any private duty nurses out there?

    GingerSue replied to Boston64's topic in Private Duty

    I've seen an RN who put her own ad in the yellow pages of the phone book (under "nursing") - I think she also included a photograph of herself I have done some private duty through home health agency...

  17. Home Care Advice

    GingerSue replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Home Health

    does your employer offer some in-service re: the basic care that you mentioned (when I was working for a home health employer, they offered IV skills, physical assessment,

  18. How are you judgemental?

    GingerSue replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    it's the people who try to justify smacking their kids (and insist that it isn't abuse, even when they are brought to court because someone saw it happen, and then further justify by saying "it was my...

  19. Made a med error and am Furious!!

    GingerSue replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    several important points in this 5 rights - always, no matter what is available, these have to be checked good idea to remove anything this is no longer being used - to prevent confusion this is one...

  20. Caring For and Elderly Family Member

    GingerSue replied to Someday NICU RN's topic in General Nursing

    where I live there are some guidelines from the registering association about caring for one family member - so check with your licensing

  21. what's the appropriate name for this procedure?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I've read about hypodermoclysis (in the Policy and Procedure manual) used to add fluid to body

  22. Shaken Baby

    GingerSue replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    you did what was supposed to be done by the book and it still didn't solve the problem for that child in that environment other professionals were also involved what would have

  23. My NM accused me of falsifying NN

    GingerSue replied to dannikRN's topic in General Nursing

    and I also empathize/symathize with you in this situation (I experienced someone in my own family start accusing me of planning to do all kinds of negative imaginary things, some people become...

  24. what's the appropriate name for this procedure?

    GingerSue replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    thanks everybody to explain: there was an IV in the R arm, then the area swelled so the IV was removed and a new one inserted into the L arm but the R hand became then really swollen then the next...

  25. non-licensed coworkers

    GingerSue replied to smanion525's topic in General Nursing

    where I am, "nurse" is a legally protected title that can be used only by people who are registered with the licensing professional association, (and to be licensed/registered means that the person...